Yes,
I want to be on the list. Thanks for including me, and also, thanks for
your tireless efforts to bring live music to small, unique and local North
Bay settings. It’s cool to know that there are those out there acutely
aware of our desire for great music, and willing to go the extra mile
to stimulate our ears accordingly! Thank you!

Pat

June,
2012

Yes,
I want to be on your email list. And yes, the concert with Nina (Gerber)
and Chris (Webster) was amazing. Wish they had taped THAT performance!!!
They gave everything they had and left everything there for us to soak
up. If you see them, tell them they truly did take us to another universe
and it was just exactly what I needed for oh, so many reasons.

Ms.
Meier

May,
2011

December
28, 2010

Hi
Laurie:

We just got your end of the year note.

We want to thank you so much for bringing the greatly talented, off-mainstream
artists to your stage.

We’ve been following many of these folks for years, but the stages were
few.

I only wish we could enjoy every event!

Blaze on.....please

Yours always,
Jeff & Christina

New(ish)
to Sonoma County, Friday was my introduction to Studio E. How cool is
that. Good sound too. I liked everything about it, including the after-concert
desserts !!! And Cheryl (Wheeler) was, as always, fabulous. I liked Jill
(Sobule) a lot too.

Thanks Laurie for doing such a great job with
live music. I'm looking forward to my next evening at Studio E (and now
I know how to get there!).

Jacky

November,
2010

What
a great concert! What a magical venue! What a blessing that I found out
about you! I am betting that you guys work hard to make it all happen
- Thank you! About that Zoe Muth - yep, incredible. (after the concert
with Kinky Friedman - with Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers, Aug 5,
2010)

Lisa
F.

August,
2010

Great
show last night. Nina is a great talent and Chris has a beautiful voice.
I especially liked singing. :) Nina plays in Oakland in August and Lotus
in September. I can't believe I have to wait so long to see her. I'll
keep this memory with me till then. Thanks for the accommodating seats
and beer and music.

Best,
Murphy

May,
2010

Studio
E is a fantastic place to play. The venue doubles as a recording studio
and the sound is excellent. The room’s history as a Grateful Dead party
house lingers in the deep comfy couches and purple painted walls. Laurie
Schaeffer, the hostess and booker, welcomes us in. She’s prepared brown
rice, baked chicken, and lightly steamed asparagus with fresh aioli. I
think we’re gonna love this place. We already do.

Susan
James opens the show backed up with Hawks. Her songs and voice sound great
and the appreciative audience is pulled right in. RW joins for a duet
of Conway and Loretta’s “You’re the Reason our Kids are Ugly” which transitions
nicely into the Hawks set. My folks are in attendance as well as some
old and new Hawks friends. Can’t wait to return to this place!

Rob
Waller

I
See Hawks in LA

February
9, 2010

The
TWO concerts (Dave Alvin & Nina Gerber) were something that audience
folks like us USUALLY get to witness only ONCE in a life time ! Thanks
to you and to Nina, and the Powers that Be, on behalf of those of us who
were able to be present two nights in a row ! We were blessed with a double
whammy of astonishing and superb musical proportions ! I will NEVER forget
seeing & hearing "The Nina" matching and going beyond and then some,
Dave Alvin's incredible pyro technical guitar playing. Nina is a supremely
gifted woman who plays her guitar as powerfully as any man, and at the
same time she is still the mistress of musical subtlety and finesse. It
was TWO evenings of Musical Masters having a fabulous time together on
stage at Studio E and we got to be there to see & hear it all ! Christie
M. is superb in her own right as a singer/song writer, and she is a perfect
foil for Dave on stage. She added just the right balance to both amazing
performances.

We appreciate ALL that you do to bring such inspiring and FABULOUS music
& song to our community, Lauriejo...... You have figured out the best
gift ever ! The Gift that keeps on giving ! I will never forget these
performances as long as I'm still here in "Life school 101 !".

Happy, Warm and Peaceful Holidays to you dear lady.

Julie

December
15, 2009

Nina has been a favorite
for many years. Only recently became familiar with Dave Alvin's musicianship. Seeing
them together at Studio E in such a small and personal venue was a thrill
beyond belief. Together they performed magic. That's all I can say. It
was our first visit. We want to stay on the email list and will be back
because it is a perfect place for this kind of music. MANY THANKS and
keep up the good work!

Doug

December 14, 2009

Lauriejo
Schaeffer's Studio E show featuring Dave Alvin and Nina Gerber had to
be one, if the best, ever. For anyone who has ever played a slot machine,
it was red 7, red 7, red 7!!!

Jack Miller MD

December
13, 2009

Gurf
(Morlix) is ANOTHER "Living Treasure" of an artist. If he lived in Japan
he surely would already be designated as one by the Japanese Government! They
do that with revered artists who have been around long enough to qualify
in terms of years and talent. It's a real shame that our government/country
doesn't have the foresight, intelligence and good sense to do this for
our artists (of ALL varieties,) as well.

I loved Gurf's songs as well as those that he sang by "others." His vocals,
styling, playing (on that tiny,little "ol" guitar!) were fabulous. Thanks
SO much for introducing us to yet another incredible musician/singer/song
writer. What a treat !

Josefina

Petaluma,
CA

May
17, 2009

Thanks
Laurie—

Saturday’s
concert was great (Gurf Morlix)! I’ll be back. Thank you
for creating this treasure!

Carol

May
19, 2009

Heard
you met a colleague of mine that speaks very highly of your concert venue:

“a
remarkable setting where terrific artists perform in a comfortable and
casual setting.”

Mark

San
Francisco, CA

May,
2009

Hello
Laurie,

Well, not only do I want to absolutely remain on your email list, I'll
even beg you to allow me to be on your list, how's that!!!!!!

And yes, ENJOY doesn't even scratch the surface of my feelings about last
night (May 9, 2009, Scott Gerber & Cori Wood opening up for Corinne
West, accompanied by James Nash); I just floated back to San Rafael (for
my overnight stay before returning to Scotts Valley). I've been humming
Annoyance and some of Corinne's other songs, and haven't come down off Cloud
9 yet. It was an evening I'll remember for as long as I live. Scott and
Cori were fabulous, and they're just REAL, genuine folks to boot!! Like
Corinne!

And meeting you, and especially on your birthday, was SUCH a special treat. I
just wish I didn't have to drive almost 130 miles one way to get there. But
as long as I can still drive, or get someone to drive me there, you'll
see more of me.

Marv

Scotts
Valley, CA

May,
2009

Hi Laurie

What a great show, (5/9/09) and I ALMOST feel guilty about getting
$100 worth for only $23.

Don

Sebastopol, CA

5/09

Dear
Lauriejo,

I/we
SO enjoyed the photos that you recently sent of the Studio E Post Inaugural
Concert last Saturday (1/24/09). They were really heart warming
to look at. Such great reminders of the tremendous evening with
Nina Gerber & Laurie Lewis generating their superb music and the wonderful
community vibes from all who were there . . . What a night! Thanks
for having the presence of mind to document the room with its decorations
and other highlights like those incredible Patriotic Cupcakes that you
made. They really are little works of art.

Nina’s comments were right on target: Your concerts are opportunities
for the community to get together to celebrate (usually) fabulous music
and musicians, but in last Saturday's instance, we celebrated the marvelous
music and musicians AND the Inauguration of Barack Obama.

Thanks again, Lauriejo for ALL that you do for our community of music
worshippers!

January,
2009
Peace & Love!
Paz y Amor!
Juliana (and Jack)

That
was just amazing last night. That has to be the most moving concert
I've ever attended. That piece Nina did
combining America the Beautiful, Imagine etc. . . was just so beautiful.
It has been a long time since I've been moved to tears hearing the songs
of pride about my country. Thanks to you for making this happen. Now
PLEASE.... get Nina back more frequently!

Thanks,

Gerry
M.

1/25/09

(regarding
the "Post-Inauguration Celebration" with Laurie Lewis and
Nina Gerber)

Laurie,

No
need to introduce yourself! I had such a blast at your place! Great sound
and vibe. I love that part of the world. Invariably, at some point during
any given gig there, I will look up at the folks gathered to share the
music with the thought - "these are my people."

John
Inmon

(Jimmy
LaFave's guitar player; Lost Gonzo co-founder)

1/09

Hi
Laurie,

Thanks
so much for having us again last January.

Studio
E is an awesome experience for the artist as well as the audience.

It's
a luxurious gig to be able to play for such wonderful, appreciative
people.

The
BIG meal is pretty damn awesome as well!

You
guys really know how to spoil us.

Don Henry

3/08

Loved
the show, loved the venue and love being part of music in such an intimate
way. Keep up the good work and will see you soon.

Gerry

2/19/08

Laurie,

Thanks for much for your many
years of service to our community of music-lovers!

I'm looking forward to once
again seeing Eliza at Studio E!

~Karen

January 16, 2008

Laurie,

We
had a great time. You really have created more than a music venue. You've
created community which is far more important. What a great feeling in
that room last night.

Steve
Seskin

January
12, 2008

Dear
Laurie,

When
I first experienced Studio E (Steve Seskin, Craig
Carothers and Don Henry in Jan 07), I felt such pleasure! At last,
a small intimate venue removing the barrier without pretension: great
music up close and personal. My husband and I have attended at least a
dozen concerts since.

I feel
as though I’ve rediscovered the Ash
Grove of my teens where a few of us would go after school and sometimes
be allowed to push a broom to sweep the sawdust off the floor while the
likes of Doc Watson, Taj Mahal, Brownie Terry and Sonny McGee practiced
up for their evening gigs.

Thanks
Laurie for what you do! There’s no place I’d rather listen to music. And,
the music you’re bringing to Sonoma County satisfies way down deep!

Devra

Sebastopol
, CA

October,
2007

Hi
Laurie,

Just wanted to say that Studio E is such a gift to the county. And
thanks for all your creative and brave work in bring it here.

Cheers,

Diane

October, 2007

Hi
Laurie,

Just
wanted to tell you what a wonderful time we three had at the Jimmie
La Fave show. Thank you for doing what you do.

One
of the Humboldt Honeys,

Dona

September,
2007

Thanks
for keeping the music and Studio E alive - such an incredible venue
and with such true spirit to the music. So few things in life are worth
that much trouble ! Thanks again,

Lynda

Sebastopol

August,
2007

To
be able to enjoy a great concert of original music without the aid of
ear plugs in a space as nice as yours was such a joy, your sound man is
great!

Peace,
Xander

August,
2007

Thanks for bringing Gove
Scrivenor to Studio E. I saw him in 1978 at the Inn
of the Beginning and he was a great inspiration to me and my playing
at that time. It was great to see him again after all these years. I've
been to several of your concerts at Studio E. Everyone of them has been
great. It's the best venue in Sonoma County and there are some good
ones, but you're the best.

Sincerely,

Dave Hamilton

Sonoma Mountain Band

May, 2007

Charlene
and I just love the shows you are putting on out at Studio E. Great
artists at a great venue. I think you're doing a great job and providing
a great service for the West County. Keep up the good work.

Rick

May,
2007

A
Review of a Sonoma County Gem

By
Janet Dove

Sonoma
County Folk Society

July,
2006

STUDIO
E!

Wow!
the quality of music you can find here in Sonoma County! Schaef-Abel
Productions recently brought Slaid Cleaves
to Studio E near Sebastopol, and what a treat for those
who braved the heat and backroads on a recent Sunday Evening! Slaid
delivered his obscure and delightful collection of songs in a personal,
easy-going manner, with a rich yet gentle voice, and two outstanding musicians
playing along. Cleaves is an important folksinger of our time, coming
up with songs no one else seems to know, and selecting only tunes that
have touched him in a personal way. If you ever get a chance to
hear him (live or CD), you won't be disappointed. And, the bottom
line is . . . check out upcoming concerts at Studio E on www.northbaylive.com.

Schaef-Abel
Productions has once again proven that they "know how to pick 'em."

Dear
Laurie and Greg,

Thanks so much for putting together so many great shows at Studio E!
Every show I have attended has been great! I always check the website.
My only complaint is that there isn't a live show every weekend! Thanks
for making this little gem available to all of us. You are awesome.

Karen

Sebastopol

May,
2007

Dear
Laurie and Greg,

Thank you so much for hosting Nina Gerber
and myself. It was such a magic night we've made a CD of it! It's called
'In The House' and is a double CD set.

Thank
you also for making me so welcome into this new country I now call home,
and for following your musical bliss so passionately.

We
of whiz-bang string-band The Waybacks
have nothing but great things to say about Laurie Schaeffer. We have worked
with hundreds of promoters and bookers all over North America and Australia
and Laurie truly is among the cream of that crop. She's a pleasure to
work with, she knows her audiences and venues, and best of all, by our
lights, she puts Butts In Seats for her
artists. Go Laurie! Stevie Coyle

I
just wanted to thank you again for your support of live music. The show
last night was so wonderful. I didn't think any venue could be as comfortable
as the old Palms, but Studio E certainly is. Folks like you and your colleagues
make my world, and the world in general, a
better place. I deeply appreciate your efforts.

Thanks so much,

Robert Z

Davis,
CA

January,
2005

Hi
Laurie,
Just a big thank you for a wonderful evening of music. Nina
(Gerber) and Chris (Webster) are a magical match of stellar
talent. And . . . the best part is that I felt like I was among an elite
group of listeners at Studio E. It was so refreshing to be with people
that were there solely for the music. I almost want to keep this a secret
so it won't become impossible to get future tickets. I promise, I will
be very selective in sharing this new found venue.

Take Care,

P. Joyce

Sonoma
County, CA

January,
2005

Thank you again so much for hosting our show once again . . .we
had a great time! We called Mongrel and told them what a great venue
it was. Truly one of the very best we have played. All done so well.
And the audience is grand as well.

Love,Mark Stuart & Stacey Earle

August
2005

Nashville,
TN

The
show and venue were wonderful! I've seen Billy
Joe Shaver enough to know he was very moved by the reception
he got. He threw in a few songs he doesn't regularly do (Old Five and
Dimers . . . Son of Calvary . . . Hearts A Bustin') because he liked the
audience so much.

Deborah

September
2005

Davis,
CA

We saw Larry
Hosford and Nina Gerber at Studio E recently. I've got to
tell you, we had such a nice time. It reminded me of the good ol’
days in Sonoma County when the music scene was fresh and new, and the venues
were intimate. The laid-back atmosphere and excellent sound system at the
Studio made for a wonderful evening. Look forward to doing it again.

Thanks
and keep the music alive.

Scott
and Carol

Sonoma
County, CA

October,
2004

Laurie:

What
a great show it was last night! Thanks so much for hosting such an intimate
evening of great music. I'm always saying, it's all about the music
as, indeed, it was last night. You are obviously of the same mind. We
need more of you. You are, like Audrey
(Auld) said, "the power of one."

Blessings and Thanks,

Allyson
Paige

October
25, 2004

Sonoma
County, CA

Laurie,

I
really enjoyed seeing Audrey Auld and Bill
Chambers last weekend. I think, in Studio E, you have
the intimacy of a house concert with the excellent sound and lighting
of a club. Not only is the space at Studio E just right, you can put your
feet up on the stage, just like the old Palms. Very comforting.

Your graciousness and enthusiasm certainly adds to this picture. I will
tell others about Studio E, and I will certainly be back again myself.

Thank
you,

Ed

October
30, 2004

Sonoma
County, CA

Dear
Laurie,

A huge Thank You
for bringing Audrey Auld and Bill
Chambers to Studio E. I live in Davis and if
anyone remembers the Old Palms, Studio E is the closest thing
to it. Intimate, personal, funky. I'm an Audrey-head and it
is only at places like Studio E that we can see people like
Audrey and Bill. It is people like you and others at other small
venues all over northern California for which many of us are
very grateful. It's the only way we get to see the real heart
of music which never gets played the radio, other than on a
few public radio stations.

Thank you, again.

David
Love

November
1, 2004

Davis, CA

What
great places for special music!

I almost died when I saw Bill Chambers
was last week ... ugh. It surely was wonderful.

Thanks for keeping music alive in Sonoma.

John

November
4, 2004

Sonoma
County, CA

Lloyd (Maines)
is almost a legend, and I knew Terri (Hendrix)
was terrific, but I had never seen her live. It was a double bonus to
see her at such a wonderful place. If we had been any more intimate I
would have to meet her parents!

Ken

November, 2005

Sonoma County, CA

Thanks so much for putting
the concert together with Audrey
Mezera and Nina Gerber.
You have really created a great venue for musicians,
songwriters and singers!

Peter

December, 2005

Sebastopol, CA

You and Greg
really pulled off a good one last night. Pam and I are still talking about
what we feel was one of the all time best shows we have ever seen anytime,
anywhere, anybody. Both Audrey (Auld Mezera)
and Nina (Gerber) appeared to be in top form and we
were thoroughly delighted with them and Scott
Gerber (!!!). Nina's "Imagine" is still resonating. My,
my, my . . .

Dean
& Pam

December
4, 2005

Santa
Rosa, CA

I loved the performance and
Studio E. What a warm inviting place to hear someone perform. Thanks!

Carol

November, 2005

Sebastopol, CA

A
friend took me to STUDIO E to see Audrey
Auld Mezera and Nina Gerber as a birthday present to me.
Now my ears actually salivate when my eyes look at your website for upcoming
shows.

Barbara

January,
2006

Forestville,
CA

"Great
night; great music; great people. The spontaneous singalongs were almost
like angels singing in church!"

Ron

April
23, 2006

Santa
Rosa, CA

We're
looking forward to your show Saturday.

As
always, thanks so much for putting these shows together. Believe it
or not, your shows are one reason I haven't retired and moved to Oregon.